Pantheon vs Naafiri

Pantheon
You
VS
Naafiri

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through superior range and poke with Q, as Naafiri must commit to melee range to trade effectively.
  • Post-6 the matchup shifts heavily in Naafiri's favor since her R gives her the mobility and damage to run you down through your E block.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke followed by W-E-Q when she tries to engage, using your E to block her Q daggers and packmate damage.
  • You must disengage immediately after your combo since extended trades favor her sustain and DPS.

Wave Control

  • Push early waves with Q to establish priority and roam before level 6, as you cannot match her post-6 all-in potential.
  • Avoid slow pushing into her as she can freeze and run you down with R when her jungler arrives.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never use your W aggressively without vision or when your E is on cooldown, as Naafiri can easily turn the fight with her R mobility.
  • Don't try to match her roams post-6 since her R gives her much faster map movement and stronger skirmishing.
Created on 03/08/2026
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